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Sultepec, Mexico

México · Mexico

Sultepec is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 3,595. Elevation: 7,592 ft (2,314 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

3,595 Population 9/sq mi density
7,592 ft Elevation 2,314 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
51.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Sultepec

Sultepec

Sultepec is a municipality in the State of Mexico in Mexico. The municipal seat is Sultepec de Pedro Ascencio de Alquisiras. The municipality covers an area of 552.52 km2 (213.33 sq mi).

People

Population3,595
Density9/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.2%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain51.8 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation7,592 ft (2,314 m)
Population3,595
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation7,592 ft (2,314 m)
Coordinates18.8586°, -99.9659°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation51.8 inches (1,315 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sultepec

Sultepec is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 3,595. The city sits at an elevation of 7,592 feet (2,314 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 115 business establishments.

Income: Sultepec vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)115

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sultepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,592 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,592 ft (2,314 m)
Area423.7 sq mi (1,097.4 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates18.8586°N, 99.9659°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

414 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 97 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 72 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 136 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 121 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 115 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 112 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 136 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 86 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 120 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 120 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 115 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 105 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 116 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 114 km
Jul 28, 2007 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico M5.1 129 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 90 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 89 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 208 km
2024 John Category 3 174 km
2023 Otis Category 5 134 km
2021 Grace Category 3 299 km
2021 Rick Category 2 240 km
2017 Max Category 1 264 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 284 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 209 km
1996 Alma Category 2 274 km
1996 Boris Category 1 214 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 241 km
1984 Odile Category 2 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 35 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 67 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 91 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 142 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 143 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 9.0 in Wettest
July 60°F (15°C) 8.4 in
August 60°F (15°C) 8.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 8.7 in
October 58°F (15°C) 4.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in

Sultepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 52°F in January to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and February the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Sultepec

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 96.1 (Taxco) - 96.1 FM - XHXC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Taxco, Guerrero 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
RADIO DISNEY 102.1 (Toluca) - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 102.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia (Toluca) - 103.7 FM - XHQY-FM - Toluca, Estado de México 103.7 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
Crystal (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 93.3 fm, crystal AAC+ 64 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México 1600 am, am MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 92.5 (Toluca) - 92.5 FM - XHRJ-FM - Grupo ACIR - Toluca, Estado de México 92.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
ULTRA 101.3 (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México 101.3 fm, contemporary hits MP3 96 kbps
LA INIGUALABLE 91.3 (Amatepec) - 91.3 FM - XHPAMM-FM - Amatepec, Estado de México 91.3 fm, amatepec MP3 128 kbps
Crystal 104.9 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
UniRadio 99.7 radio college MP3 96 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM 1600, 1600 am MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 91.7 FM - XHGEM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM 91.7, 91.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM - XHTXO-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Taxco, Guerrero 92.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 102.9 (Toluca) - 102.9 FM - XHTOL-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Toluca, Estado de México 102.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Crystal 106.1 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
MEXIQUENSE RADIO 1600 (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México 1600 am, am MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Valle de Bravo) - 104.5 FM - XHVAL-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Valle de Bravo, EM 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
CRYSTAL 93.3 (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 93.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 93.3 AAC+ 64 kbps
Lokura FM (Ixtapan de la Sal) - 99.5 FM - XHXI-FM - Capital Media - Ixtapan de la Sal, Estado de México 99.5 fm, capital media AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Disney Toluca - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 102.1 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
Ultra (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México 101.3 fm, contemporary MP3 96 kbps

Farmers Markets in Sultepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Breweries in Sultepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama

Airports Near Sultepec

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National AirportAZPSmall Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sultepec

What is the population of Sultepec?

Sultepec has a population of 3,595 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 423.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sultepec?

Sultepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches.

How is the job market in Sultepec?

The job market in Sultepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 115 business establishments in the area.

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